Educational Effectiveness
The information provided below is in cooperation with our accrediting agency, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Questions? Feel free to reach out to the admissions office about the quality of a Calvin Seminary degree.
Updated: 09/15/2026
Retention Rate
The retention rate for Fall 2026 was 79% (students retained from year 1 to year 2).
Student Completion Rate
2025-2026 academic year
- Master of Divinity: 90% graduated within 6 years, 65% graduated within 4 years
- Master of Arts degrees: 95% graduated within 4 years, 94% graduated within 3 years
- Master of Theology: 80% graduated within 2 years
Student Graduation Rate
- Master of Divinity: Of the 12 students who entered the program in 2020, 6 completed the degree and 3 graduated with a different degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 75%.
- Master of Arts degrees: Of the 28 students who entered the program in 2022, 17 completed the degree and 1 graduated with a different degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 64.3%.
- Master of Theology: Of the 11 students who entered the program in 2023, 8 completed the degree and 1 graduated with a different degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 72.7%.
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